Liberty Guiding the People
Eugène Ferdinand Victor Delacroix
(26 April 1798 - Auguts 13 1863)
Oil on canvas, 1830
325 × 260 cm (128.0 × 102.4 in)
Musée du Louvre
Paris, France
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Liberty Guiding the People Eugène Ferdinand Victor Delacroix (26 April 1798 - Auguts 13 1863) Oil on canvas, 1830 325 × 260 cm (128.0 × 102.4 in) Musée du Louvre Paris, France |
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Liberty Guiding the People (La Liberté guidant le peuple) Also translated as "Liberty Leading the People" The painting by French artist Eugèe Delacroix commemorates the French Revolution of 1830, a three-day war in Paris 27-29 July 1830, which led to the abdication of Charles X and the rule of King Louis Philippe. Liberty is represented as a woman leading the people to victory over the bodies of the fallen, holding the tricolore flag of the French Revolution in one hand and a bayonetted musket in the other. Delacroix himself was on the barricades during the event and included his self protrait at Liberty's right hand, the determined gentleman in the top hat. This image of Liberty was adopted as an icon of republican values, freedom, and beauty, personifying French ideals, used liberally on postage stamps and coins as well as innumerable memorial busts and public artworks, known popularly as "Marianne". Her image was only replaced in the late 20th century with such high profile French beauties as Brigitte Bardot and Catherine Deneuve. "Liberty Leading the People" similarities to "Liberty Enlightening the World": - Classical Roman form draped with flowing gown - Symbolic Cap (Liberty Phrygian Cap) - Upraised arm On the Web: WebMuseum, Paris Wikipedia
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